The drama surrounding players making contact with referees is one of the most controversial issues facing the NRL. Fans are unhappy and confused by the NRL’s stance, clubs are angered by apparent inconsistencies and players are concerned that they might…
Defeating The Sea Eagles – How Sweet It Is!
On a damp Friday night, August 5th 2016, the Parramatta Eels achieved another on-field milestone that defied further off-field headlines. Victory over arch-rivals, the Sea Eagles, was just the tonic for a supporter base that has been bashed from pillar…
Titans Analysis – The Footballers
Hands up if you thought we wouldn’t be competitive once Corey Norman became available last week? If your arm moved even slightly vertical, you’re not alone. Like many Eels fans, I naturally thought we’d struggle to score points against the…
The Role of Player Agents – Parramatta Wouldn’t Be An Island
The media focus on contract dealings at Parramatta has been difficult for the Club, the team and its supporters. It is a constant reminder of the mess that the club is in. However, an important development is taking place. Though…
Roosters Analysis – A Tale of Two Halves
A Tale of Two Halves. A repeated cliché to many a football supporter; a pun to Charles Dickens fans; and the perfect way to summate the upcoming fixture between the Eels and Roosters this evening. When the name Jeff Robson…
Match Preview – Eels vs Roosters (Round 18)
Date: Friday 8th of July Venue: Pirtek Stadium Gates Open: 5:30pm Kick off: 7:50pm (NYC 5:35pm) Head Referee: Matt Cecchin Assistant Referee: Gavin Badger Head to head: Played 128, Eels 61, Roosters 62, drawn 5 Head to head odds:…
The 2016 Debutants – How Are They Measuring Up?
Round 16 marks the final “breather” moment for the Parramatta Eels – the last bye before the run home to the finals. Realistically, the finals series will be unlikely to include the Eels after those 12 points are finally stripped.…
A Great Team Win – And Tepai Steps Up!
Resilient. Tenacious. Tough. Methodical. Grinding. These adjectives come readily to mind in a game where the highlight was probably a spectacular 90 metre Semi Radradra try. Yet this victory over the Rabbitohs was a superb exemplar of the culture and…
Rabbitohs Analysis – A Tale of Forwards, Statistics & the Cool Kids
Forwards. Even since the days of junior league, forwards have seldom received much, if any love. Generally, they were comprised of the bigger, fatter kids who weren’t overly popular but used their able bodies and made the necessary head way…
Victory Over The Titans – Pride In The Jersey
On the surface, a victory over the Gold Coast Titans may seem like no great feat to crow about. After all, this was a team that was a popular choice for the wooden spoon, and an easy target for the…